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In a historic and culturally rich ceremony held on January 19, 2025, Daasebre Boamah Darko II, Chief of Akyem Kukuratumi and Adontenhene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, enstooled Mr. Jacob Anin Kyeremanteng as the new Chief Linguist of the palace. This significant appointment comes after a 27-year vacancy following the demise of his predecessor, who was also a member of his family. The colorful event, marked by deep traditional rituals and symbolism, signifies the commitment of the palace to enhancing communication and fostering unity in the community. Mr. Kyeremanteng, visibly elated, expressed profound gratitude to God and the kingmakers for bestowing this honor upon him. He acknowledged the weight of the responsibility and pledged to work diligently to promote peace and sustainable development in Akyem Kukuratumi. “I am deeply humbled by this honor and vow to use my position to strengthen the bonds of unity and foster progress within our community. My...

A deadly confrontation erupted at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, leaving over 7 illegal miners (galamseyers) dead and several others injured following a clash with AngloGold Ashanti security personnel. The violent encounter has further heightened tensions in an area already grappling with illegal mining invasions. The tragic incident reportedly unfolded when a group of illegal miners attempted to expand a narrow pathway on AngloGold's concession despite repeated warnings to vacate the premises. Eyewitnesses revealed that the miners, instructed by their leaders not to carry weapons, were met by security personnel who demanded they halt their activities and leave. According to one survivor, the situation quickly escalated after initial warning shots were fired. "The soldiers fired three warning shots, but on the third, they aimed at us. At first, we thought they were not live bullets, but when we saw many of our people lying in cold blood, we fled,” the miner recounted. Disturbin...

President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled his commitment to advancing constitutional reforms by establishing a Constitutional Review Committee. This initiative underscores his dedication to addressing challenges in implementing previous review processes and enhancing democratic governance in Ghana. The committee, chaired by renowned constitutional law expert Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, comprises eminent personalities with vast experience in governance and public administration. The full membership includes: Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh - Chairman Justice Sophia Adinyirah - Member Prof. Kwame Karikari - Member Mrs. Charlotte Osei - Member Dr. Godwin Djokoto - Member Ibrahim Tanko Amidu - Member Dr. Esi Ansah - Member Dr. Rainer Akumperigeya - Secretary The committee's primary mandate is to identify gaps and challenges in implementing recommendations from the 2010 Constitution Review Commission and the 2023 Constitution Review Consultative Committee. It will engage key stakeholde...

  Hon. Sampson Koranteng Addo, the Assemblyman for Ati Amamfrom Electoral Area in the Abuakwa North Municipality, is making a heartfelt appeal for public and philanthropic support to construct a much-needed footbridge for his community. The electoral area has long faced challenges due to the absence of a safe crossing over a local stream, resulting in tragic accidents, including the heartbreaking loss of a school child. With schools set to reopen soon, the urgency to address this issue has intensified. In an effort to resolve the problem, Hon. Addo has formed a community committee and introduced a household contribution plan. However, he acknowledges that these measures alone may not generate the funds needed or deliver the footbridge in time to prevent further incidents. Hon. Addo is therefore appealing to benevolent individuals, organizations, and the general public to lend their support to this life-saving initiative. "We need all the help we can get to ensure the safety of o...

The Coaltar Traditional Council has condemned the actions of Kyebi Apapamhene, Okogyeaman Apagya Fori, who claimed to have destooled the Chief of Coaltar, Barima Okekrebesi Asiedu II, through rituals. The council stated emphatically that, in this age, a chief cannot be destooled merely by slaughtering a sheep.   In a statement issued by members of the council, they clarified that Kyebi Apapamhene, Okogyeaman Apagya Fori, is not a kingmaker and, therefore, has no mandate or authority to enstool or destool the Chief of Coaltar.   On January 17, 2025, some media outlets reported that Okogyeaman Apagya Fori had performed traditional rites, including the pouring of libation, slaughtering a ram, and invoking the Oath of the Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, to announce the destoolment of Barima Okekrebesi Asiedu II.   The Coaltar Traditional Council, however, dissociated itself from what it described as "dastardly and illegal condu...

The Chief of Coaltar in the Eastern Region, Barima Asiedu Okekrebesi II, has been destooled following a violent clash in Kraboa, a farming community in the Ayensuano District, which led to the tragic deaths of two individuals. The destoolment was officially announced by a delegation of traditional leaders (Nananom), led by the Apapamhene and Amantuomiensahene, Osabarima Okogyeaman Apagya Fori. The delegation carried out the customary destoolment process at the Coaltar Palace. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, January 16, 2025, stemmed from growing tensions over alleged illegal land sales and crop destruction in the area. Residents of Kraboa, angered by these activities, staged a protest against the chief. The situation escalated when landguards allegedly hired by Barima Asiedu Okekrebesi II opened fire on the unarmed protesters. Eyewitnesses reported that the landguards, estimated to be about 50 in number, accompanied the chief in a convoy of vehicles and motorcycles. The confr...

On 15th January, 2025, residents of Ashalaja in the Ngleshie Amanfro District were shocked following the arrest of two suspects, Kwame Kondo and Fofoe Kondo, in connection with a suspected murder. At around 2:10 a.m., vigilant residents apprehended the two men riding a Haojue motorbike with registration number M-10-GR 1484. The suspects were allegedly transporting a dead body concealed in a sack. Upon being questioned, the suspects claimed they were delivering the body to an individual identified as Togbui Kpe in Amasaman. The suspects were brought to the Danchira Police Station by the residents, who had severely beaten them, leaving them bleeding. Upon receiving the report, officers at the Danchira Police Station interrogated the suspects, who admitted to retrieving the deceased from a village near Bowjuasi called Adawukwa. The District Crime Officer, who was monitoring operations at the time, was promptly informed. Within an hour, the Bowjuasi Police, led by D/C/Inspector Maxwell ...